Thursday, November 30, 2017

Using a checklist for inspecting pre-owned vehicles

It is easy for pre-owned vehicle customers to overlook any parts that need to be examined before going through with the purchase. For this reason, it is best to create a comprehensive checklist for inspection so that no stone (or car component) is left unturned. 

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The following are items that should be included in such a checklist:

Documents: The documents that should be checked are the owner’s or car manual and service and repair records. Look for large gaps in service history. See also if there is the word “salvage” in the title, if so, then that should be a deal breaker. 

Exterior: The most obvious things to look for when checking a used car’s exterior are damages, dents, faded or cracked paint, an indication of poor repair. More important items are the tires, missing lug nuts, and rust. The latter is crucial as the slightest evidence of rust should turn away any customer. 

Interior: Aside from the apparent damages or wear that can be seen inside the car, one of the checklist items to look for in the interior are, again, rust and stale smell. These may be evidence that the vehicle had been flooded. 

Chassis, underbody, engine, and powertrain: These components require the competence of car experts or professionals; bringing one along is a good idea.

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American Federal Auto LLC sells thoroughly inspected, serviced, and restored pre-owned cars. For more tips and tricks in buying used vehicles, connect with this Twitter page.

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